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Exploring the Dynamics of Female Friendships

Kattie Capozza — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Join Kattie as she welcomes Laura Tyler as her new co-host. Together with their friend Maureen Gegan they dive into a candid conversation about female friendships - how they take work and many times don’t work out or fade away…but when they do they’re so important and create both physical and mental health benefits.

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Compelling Question: W Magazine: The 45 Best Female Friendship Movies
Did You Know: Time: Why Ending a Friendship Can Be Worse Than a Breakup
It Doesn't All Suck: BBC: Long Lost Friends United After a Twist of Fate

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Guest: Maureen Gegan

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Part Two: Fumbling and Finding Your Way With Elder Care

Kattie Capozza — Tue, 31 May 2022 08:00:00 -0700

In this first part of a two part conversation, we begin discussing the dynamics of being a care taker to our aging parents and family members. Kattie is joined by guests Amy Deslauriers, Amelia Mani, and Karen Wade to discuss their own personal journeys and lessons learned around taking care of others, taking care of "business", and taking time to care for our selves.

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Did You Know: Caregiving for the LBGTQI+ Community

It Doesn't All Suck: Samantha Roecker Runs Boston for Mental Health Awareness for Medical Caregivers

Today: Why This Nurse Ran the Boston Marathon in Scrubs

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Part One: Fumbling and Finding Your Way With Elder Care

Kattie Capozza — Tue, 10 May 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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The Pursuit of What Matters Most

Kattie Capozza — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0700

In episode three we explore the pursuit of understanding what matters most to us as individuals and how to gain better alignment with that in our live. Kattie is joined by guests Kristina Grant and Jen Gutman to discuss their own personal journeys and lessons learned, some of the implications of not doing this, detractors to our pursuit, and some advice to others as they embark on their own journey of discovery.

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Did You Know: Did COVID Lockdowns Actually Help Us Discover What Matters Most?

It Doesn't All Suck: Leaving a Legacy of Blooms

Good News Network: Canadian Millionaire Donates His Life Savings to Plant 100,000 Daffodils

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Hey! Who are you calling Boomer? We're Gen X!

Kattie Capozza — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0700

In episode two we give some time to "the forgotten generation"; Generation X. Kattie and Mila invite their two close friends Laura and Mary to reflect on the past (heart throbs, mix tapes, lawn darts, and movies that scared us) before discussing the more complex aspects of this generation during middle age and looking forward into retirement. Join us for laughs, debate, and a little wishful thinking.

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Did You Know: Wabi Sabi

It Doesn't All Suck: Traveling With Intention

The Guardian: Scientists Developing Single Test to Detect Four Cancers in Women

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Guest Host: Mila Aleman
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Season 2 Premiere: Change, change, and more change

Kattie Capozza — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0800

Welcome back to Season Two of the House of Apis podcast. Kattie and Mila share their experiences with an annual reflection tool called YearCompass. Plus, they announce several exciting changes coming to House of Apis.

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Did You Know: Wabi Sabi

It Doesn't All Suck: Traveling With Intention

Positive News: "Three Good Things: City Tours from Eye-opening Perspectives"

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End of Year Message from Kattie and Mila

Kattie Capozza — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -0800

Take a listen to the House of Apis end of year message where Mila and Kattie take a moment to personally reflect on 2021 and look forward to 2022.

YearCompass 2021/2022

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Adventures at TEDWomen 2021

Kattie Capozza — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -0800

Kattie and Mila share their experience at TEDWomen and highlight some of the amazing women and organizations that were showcased.

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Did You Know: Future Library

Future Library

It Doesn't All Suck: The Story of 100 Tampons in Space

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Cover photo: Stacie McChesney

Let's talk TED!

Kattie Capozza — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 08:29:49 -0800

Choosing to be Child Free - Extended Episode

Kattie Capozza — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0800

Kattie and Mila are joined by two guests Geneviéve Ho Sam Sooi and Laura O'Connor to discuss the choice to be child free. We'll share current trends around this choice, explore some of the reasons this choice is made, and share our experiences and personal journeys.

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Did You Know: Erik Erikson and the Psychosocial Stages of Human Development

Simply Psychology: Erik Erikson

It Doesn't All Suck: The Story of Lacey and Betty the Bee

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Trailer 11: Choosing to be child free

Kattie Capozza — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 02:17:16 -0800

Episode 9 Bonus Clip: Zoom Fatigue

Kattie Capozza — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Kattie and Mila discuss "Zoom Fatigue" - something many of us are experiencing after the past two years of using video conferencing as our primary way to see and communicate with friends, family, and colleagues. Listen in to this bonus episode to hear our experiences with this form of fatigue and some tips on what you can do to alleviate some of the down side.

Harvard Business Review: "How to Combat Zoom Fatigue"
Body and Soul: "Why are Zoom calls so draining?"

What I Wish I Knew When I Was Younger

Kattie Capozza — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:00:00 -0700

"Woulda, coulda, shoulda"...All those things that if we had just known, might have shaped us differently or sent us in different life directions. Kattie and Mila invite their good friends Amy Deslauriers and Sonia Davidson to discuss some life lessons they wish they had know a bit earlier and how knowing them may have made a difference...or not.

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Live Your Life On Purpose Blog: 7 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Younger by Annie Zelm

Did You Know: More Dangerous Than A Shark?

It Doesn't All Suck: The Story of Lacey and Betty the Bee

Good News Network: Teen Rescues Bumblebee and Now It Wont Leave Her Side

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Trailer 10: What I wish I knew when I was younger

Kattie Capozza — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 02:22:55 -0700

Self Care is NOT Selfish

Kattie Capozza — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Listen in on a discussion exploring how we, as a society, are emerging from COVID lockdowns and how this is impacting our mental and physical wellbeing. Kattie and Mila will share their personal stories with navigating stress and experiencing what is called "languishing" and provide a few no cost / low cost ideas on how to invest in a little self care to get you through.

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Did You Know: Gallup's Annual "Global Emotions" Study

It Doesn't All Suck: Spreading Joy One Jar at a Time

Good News Network: Woman Delivers Compliment Jars Anonymously to Dozens of Friends With Notes of Praise During Pandemic

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Extended Episode: "Did you just say the F-word?"

Kattie Capozza — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Kattie and Mila invite their dear friend Lina AbiRafeh (global women's rights expert and "Hell Yeah" Feminist) to join them in a discussion around feminism and feminists. They'll explore the concept and misconceptions around the term feminist, discuss their own personal journeys around being feminists, and tackle some tough questions that often get presented to feminists to defend or justify. They'll also spend some time discussing the situation in Afghanistan and the impact on women and girls in the country and what we can do to help.

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Did You Know: The Fate of Women and Girls in Afghanistan

It Doesn't All Suck: Compensation for Housework in Divorce

NYTimes: Husband Must Pay Wife $7,700 for Years of Housework, Chinese Court Rules

Guest Bio, Links and Information: Lina AbiRafeh, PhD

Lina AbiRafeh is a global women’s rights expert and humanitarian aid worker with decades of experience worldwide. Since 2015, she has served as the Executive Director of the Arab Institute for Women at the Lebanese American University, an academic/activist institute covering the 22 Arab states. The Institute was established in 1973 as the first women’s institute in the Arab region – and one of the first globally. Lina spent over 20 years in development and humanitarian contexts in countries such as Afghanistan, Haiti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nepal, and others. Her specific expertise is in gender-based violence prevention and response, summarized by her TEDx talk, Women Deliver PowerTalk, keynote address for Swedish International Development Agency annual meeting, amongst others.

Lina completed her doctoral work from the London School of Economics and published “Gender and International Aid in Afghanistan: The Politics and Effects of Intervention” based on her research. She speaks and publishes frequently on a range of gender issues, for instance on the need for a feminist response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Arab women and girls. She believes women’s leadership is the strongest vehicle for peace and sustainable development. Lina’s piece I Hate International Women’s Day has resonated with women’s rights activists worldwide. Her most recent writing, on women in Afghanistan, was featured on CNN, leading to a live CNN interview on this topic.

Lina is a board member of various organizations including SheDecides, Forced Migration Review, Society of Gender Professionals, and others. Lina is among the Gender Equality Top 100 worldwide in 2018 and 2019. She was awarded a Vital Voices fellowship for 2021 for outstanding women leaders. She was recognized by the Women’s Media Center as one of their Progressive Women’s Voices for 2021 and is featured in their database of experts.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lina-abirafeh-28774867/

Twitter: @LinaAbiRafeh

Instagram: @LinaAbiRafeh

Medium: https://linaabirafeh.medium.com/

Blog: https://linasays.wordpress.com

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Taking Our Seat at the Table: Women in Leadership

Kattie Capozza — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Kattie and Mila discuss why, in 2021, we are still talking about the lack of women, and especially women of color, in senior leadership roles in businesses and organizations. Especially when we see more and more research showing that the stylistic behaviors and values that women leaders bring to the table tend to be those that are highly valued by employees.

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Did You Know: "The Broken Rung"

It Doesn't All Suck: Equality Can't Wait Winners

NYTimes: Equality Can't Wait Winners

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The Problem With Impostor Syndrome

Kattie Capozza — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Hosts Kattie and Mila explore the concept of impostor syndrome; what it is and the challenge with traditional discussions on the phenomenon. They explore the concept of environmental exclusion when the culture, environment, biases surrounding a person are more so the cause of feeling like an imposter vs. an internally occurring phenomenon.

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Did You Know: The Power Pose

It Doesn't All Suck:

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Beyond the News: Personal Reflections on COVID

Kattie Capozza — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Hosts Kattie and Mila go beyond the news and talk about how COVID has impacted us on a personal level. Join us for a conversation with our friends Kirsti J. and Patty F. where we share how we've personally navigated the last year and a half - what we experienced, how we managed, and what we learned about ourselves.

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COVID Impact on Women and Work: CNN Business: The US economy lost 140,000 jobs in December. All of them were held by women.

It Doesn't All Suck: Falling In Love on the Canada / US Border

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That Darn Four Letter Word...HELP!

Kattie Capozza — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Hosts Kattie and Mila explore the internal tension that exists within us when it comes to asking for help. Why is it so hard for so many of us? What are the benefits of getting more comfortable with asking for help? Join us for a conversation with our friends Franci Wessels and Laura Tyler where we share our very personal experiences with learning the art of asking for help.

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Why asking for help is so hard and what's at risk if we don't ask:

Gender nuances in asking for help
Freelancing Females Facebook Group

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How to be a "Good Girl": The Impact of Culture and Context

Kattie Capozza — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Hosts Kattie and Mila explore how our personal culture and context shape us into the women we are today. Join us for a conversation with our friends Susan Long Walsh and Anjali Gvalani where we share our very personal experiences, celebrate our role models, and discuss the signals we received growing up that told us what "good girls" were supposed to do.

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Time Poverty:

It Doesn't All Suck: The breast cancer home-testing kit inspired by a dog's nose

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Today's Episode Brought to You by the Letter "S" - Self, Support, and Solidarity

Kattie Capozza — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Welcome to House of Apis. Hosts Kattie and Mila introduce you to a new space for women and girls to come together for self development, support, and solidarity. This episode explores the three pillars and shares some self development opportunities for you to get started on your own journey.

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Self Development Plan and Rowboat Worksheet (available at House of Apis website when you sign up for the newsletter.)
"Did You Know" - First use of the word "vagina" by a production company in film. "The Menstruation Story" https://youtu.be/4kWR-rIKRe4

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What the heck is House of Apis?

Kattie Capozza — Mon, 31 May 2021 22:15:00 -0700

Welcome to House of Apis. Hosts Kattie and Mila introduce you to a new space for women and girls to come together for self development, support, and solidarity. This episode introduces you to our two hosts and co-founders of House of Apis and invites you to come along with them and join a community of unapologetically extraordinary women.

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Did you know? segment sources:
https://www.britannica.com/animal/honeybee

https://www.biologyonline.com/dictionary/honeybee

https://asknature.org/strategy/honeycomb-structure-is-space-efficient-and-strong/

It doesn't all suck! segment sources:
https://www.positive.news/society/what-went-right-in-2020-the-top-20-good-news-stories-of-the-year/

https://www.npr.org/2021/02/18/969129496/new-zealand-will-offer-free-sanitary-products-at-schools-to-fight-period-poverty?t=1614092561860